allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Yellow olive (No.6014) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Friar's Brown (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”). 3 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 7 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre.
RAL Classic Yellow olive vs Johnstone's
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ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.
| Colour | Number | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friar's Brown | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Star Anise | — | 3.4 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Wagon Trail | — | 3.7 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Fertile Ground | — | 3.9 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Willow Root | — | 4.4 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Pumpernickel | — | 4.5 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Autumn Soil | — | 4.6 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
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